Senior Associate, Project Management

Job Description Overall Description   Our Sr. Associate, Project Manager helps by executing full projects.  The Senior Associate is responsible for the execution of small-scale deliverables under the guidance of a more senior Project Manager. The individual would create/manage project plans and budgets and plan overall QC approach for all assigned projects.

He/she should exhibit professional and motivating behavior.     Functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:    Knowledge   Agency process: Demonstrates significant knowledge of agency procedures. Adheres to agency process.  Client finances: Able to prepare accurate project estimates and statements of work  Scope Creep: Identifies and escalates scope creep   Vendor Management: Uses negotiating skills to procure vendors  PM Technical Skills: Familiar with generally accepted project management terms and best practices  Technology: Continuously learning technology and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies    Strategy  Project Plans: Creates and manages project plans and budgets   Quality Control: Plans overall QC approach for all assigned projects    Tactics and Execution  Scope Definition: Owns scope definition and management for smaller scale engagements  Cost Management: Responsible for cost management on all projects  Estimates: Independently estimates small engagements  Internal Relationships: Responsible for successful collaboration with core team     Client Relationship   Communication: Effectively communicates basic agency recommendations to internal and external clients.  Demonstrates influence and diplomacy in written and verbal communications  Writing: Has proficient business writing skills